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Am I too big for my ARV's?

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mark.p
Posts: 1422 - Karma: 10
Ok, well I am living in Utah and skiing Alta and the Canyons next semester.  So, I have some old park skis and I recently picked up some 06/07 185 ARV's over the summer.  The problem is I now weigh 210lbs. and am 6' 2''.  Will I just over power my ARV's? I want these to be my all mtn./pow skis.  If I am going to overpower my ARV's what skis should I get? I have been looking at line prophet 100's, seths, and maybe scratch bc wrs...
Nov 22 2007 2:09PM
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*Koolaid*
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Seems to me like youd be right on the cusp...if you were going to get new skis, i would suggest either a 189 something, maybe a hellbent/seth/brigade...there are plenty others out there that i didnt mention, but those are just some off the top of my head. It really depends on if you like a shorter ski or a longer ski in the pow.
Nov 22 2007 2:14PM
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freeheelsSUCK
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im 6-2' and weigh 210 i think and am on StL 177's and i know i should go bigger but i like them and i ski 90% park
Nov 22 2007 2:45PM
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Matty_C
Posts: 2598 - Karma: 236
if you're a strong/aggressive skier, then yes you will.

189 seths, 185 brigades or 186 prophet 100s (softest -> stiffest) would be much more suitable.
depending on what your other ski is, you could even go bigger, 186 rossi steeze springing to mind here (110 underfoot)
Nov 22 2007 3:43PM
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mark.p
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buummmppp
Nov 22 2007 10:06PM
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Commonwealth
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i think you could use a bigger ski. 06/07 are noodles
Nov 22 2007 10:16PM
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tjski
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get some 188 JJ's
Nov 22 2007 10:35PM
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poofartpee
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as Rastafarider said if ur an aggresive/fast big mountain slayer u will deff fuckin destroy those mother fuckers

but if ur into the mellow pow type (think IDEA) then i think ull do ok unless u dont like the feeling of softer skis
Nov 22 2007 10:40PM
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prisnah
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You'll be fine. Like dude said, you're on the cusp, so as long as you aren't pushing 'em too hard they'll be alright for a season or two.
Nov 22 2007 11:33PM
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